A Baptism Hymn

You divided the water from water

In creation you made us a space

When the rains of the flood burst upon us

The rainbow revealed your true face

So baptize us in this water

Make room for us all in your boat

Baptize us in this water

The water that keeps us afloat

You delivered us through the water

To a dry land you led us ahead

And you quenched all our thirst in the desert

And provided our daily bread

So baptize us in this water

Release us from captivity

Baptize us in this water

The water that sets us free

You have led us to lie by the water

You have pastured the greatest and least

And you offer to all who are thirsty

Your wisdom, and spread us a feast

So baptize us in this water

Invite us to drink without pay

Baptize us in this water

And shepherd us all today

Your anointing has moistened our dry bones

You have raised us and caused us to stand

You have drowned us and brought us up singing

By rivers in your promised land

O baptize us in your water

And heal us with leaves from your tree

Baptize us in your water

And water us eternally

© 2013 by Josh Hosler